Is Going Gray The Right Choice for YOU? Pros and Cons of Ditching Hair Dye

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
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    Have you been thinking about going gray but you're not sure if it's the right choice for you? In this video, I lay out ALL the pros and cons to help you decide.
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    ABOUT ME
    Hi, I'm Katie! I live in Los Angeles, where I ditched the dye in 2018 after many years of dithering. Shortly after starting my transition, I founded KatieGoesPlatinum.com to help other women joyfully & confidently ditch the dye and rock their natural gray hair at every stage and at any age.
    Please note that all of my videos are for entertainment purposes only. I share my own opinions, my personal experiences, and other information to help women with their gray hair. I hope you find it useful - if you do, please like & subscribe.

Komentáře • 66

  • @KatieGoesPlatinum
    @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem

    🌟 Ready to go gray? Get the Every Which Way to Gray ebook ($10 off for a limited time)! This 72-page eBook lays out all the ways to go gray, including detailed pros & cons, and will help you figure out which way of going gray is best for YOU. katiegoesplatinum.com/everywhichwaytogray

  • @marieob8810
    @marieob8810 Před rokem +11

    Starting the journey, my last roots touch was 3 weeks ago. I have a long way to go but ready for it. The roots are already showing. I am 53 and I don’t want to hurt my scalp anymore. I am not a very patient person but I want to go cold turkey and I have long brown hair that I want to keep. Please wish me good luck, I will need it 😂

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem +2

      Good luck - you can do it! You might want to watch the video I did about the dye trip technique - that’s a good hybrid technique if you want to keep your length but you don’t want an obvious skunk stripe.

  • @fromfuture6666
    @fromfuture6666 Před rokem +5

    Like from Ukraine. ❤❤ I'm 41 years old. I haven't dyed my hair for 2 years.

  • @jessicadieckman8736
    @jessicadieckman8736 Před rokem +4

    I’m so thankful I found this! I find all your videos very inspiring! I’m 42 and have been coloring my hair since my early teens. I had grays in my early 20s. I was criticized by others and friends and decided to religious color. I feel done and feel I need to do this. Thank you for all the tips!

  • @EmptyCagesPress
    @EmptyCagesPress Před rokem +5

    Yes to all of it, Katie! Especially your recognition of the gorgeous color. I have also described it as Christmas on my head...cause it's so shimmery and shiny! Like silver thread! Good for you, Katie - I love your new UTube channel! Keep spreading the good news....You are LUCKY if you're blessed with silver hair! Wear it proudly!!

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂and that we agree on the sheer beauty of silver hair!

  • @FreshGrey-pm4vw
    @FreshGrey-pm4vw Před rokem +1

    I feel so much more relaxed now that I cut off the blonde layer. I didnt relish a short cut but I waited 9 months with no dye and the stubborn blonde layer concealed all new grey hair! I am excited to see my hair long but for now I am thrilled to feel my silver hair growing out and looking so much healthier.

  • @meganpeterson3849
    @meganpeterson3849 Před rokem +3

    I’m struggling a little because my husband is younger than me and has brown (very little gray) but mostly I am liking it so far.

  • @loriwagner2766
    @loriwagner2766 Před rokem +2

    Wow! Katie every pro you talked about I feel the exact same way 😊 11 months into my transition & absolutely love my natural hair. I don’t want to lose my length either, so I’m waiting it out.
    I totally get where your viewers are coming from with their list of cons. However, if you don’t care what others think you’re good to go from the start!
    Other opinions don’t bother me.

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem

      That's exactly how I felt and it made going gray SO much easier!

  • @girijag.62
    @girijag.62 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Your hair looks great and your eyes are such a beautiful color!

  • @bellalobo7997
    @bellalobo7997 Před rokem +2

    I’ve always LOVED grey hair! I can’t wait to reach my mid 30’s or 40s and get grey! I won’t ever dye it

  • @grisellecc5807
    @grisellecc5807 Před rokem +1

    The last hair color I got was on June 2020, my transition lasted about a year and a half. I think because I was having some hair loss I used good vitamins for hair loss and medications that I believe helped me grow it faster. Best decision ever, I love it and I get lots of compliments on my hair color.

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem

      That’s wonderful! ❤️❤️

    • @jenjen2824
      @jenjen2824 Před rokem

      Would you mind sharing the vitamins and meds you used?

    • @grisellecc5807
      @grisellecc5807 Před rokem +1

      @@jenjen2824 I Take Nutrafol daily as well as Kerotin. I used to take Viviscal Professional but I changed to Kerotin. Since Nutrafol is kind of pricey, with Kerotin I get a 6 month supply for the same price of a 3 month supply of the Viviscal Professional and I think it is as good. I have both Nutrafol and Kerotin in subscription and that way you save a little. Good luck.

    • @jenjen2824
      @jenjen2824 Před rokem

      @@grisellecc5807 Thank you ❤☺

  • @suzannagrove7259
    @suzannagrove7259 Před rokem +1

    Katie,
    I hope you are well, and all the best to you and your family.
    My experience was about 6-8 months behind you. I could not
    tolerate the dyed blond ends with the gray roots. I spent way too
    much $ on wigs...then eventually cut it into a sort bob. Three year later
    now and have medium length hair and growing. Do I love it? Yes I
    do! Never have been tempted to color my hair again. Thank you,
    once again for email that encouraged me. You were my inspiration,
    and may I say, you look lovely.
    Suzanna

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem

      You are so very welcome, Suzanna!
      I’m so glad to hear that you love your hair!

  • @casieblevins7253
    @casieblevins7253 Před rokem +1

    This might be a strange question but what does your hair look like in a side part with your underside so dark in comparison? I'd love to see it. I agree that one of the best bonuses is how unique everyone's color pattern is. It's almost like a fingerprint!

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem +1

      I'll try to show that in a future video. But when I do a side part, my hair actually looks MORE white, which is not what I expected. I'd like to wear my hair back in a way to show off the dark underside, but I can't find a style that suits me :-)

  • @mintydookeran5553
    @mintydookeran5553 Před rokem

    Got tired of dyeing,love my gray hair.

  • @sMariebc
    @sMariebc Před rokem +1

    Such great information! Bring on the grey!

  • @jodiloree3691
    @jodiloree3691 Před rokem +1

    Grayheadedness is a crowning glory.

  • @kathypensock5880
    @kathypensock5880 Před rokem

    I so enjoy your videos very informative I made the decision to go natural almost 2 years now I have long hair went cold turkey and I'm enjoying the process. I live in the US and thank you silver sister!!❤️

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem

      You’re so welcome! It’s so nice to hear that you enjoy the videos as I still have to work at the courage to make each one. I’m hoping to become more self-confident the more I do this! ❤️

  • @janiewhitcomb7600
    @janiewhitcomb7600 Před rokem +1

    Wow great video! I’m almost 8 months no dye, what a process! I feel like I need to change my makeup and my cut. Any suggestions? So glad I found your channel! Still having hard time with the transition.

  • @Laurat103
    @Laurat103 Před rokem

    Hi I'm 27 months in...still hàve about 3 inches because i don't want to cut my hair. I was light ash blonde so the grow out wasnt too bad. I love the dimension in the color..cant wait til the last cut. Also...i dont give a crap about others comments. Guess its just being 57 lol good luck to all on your journey😊

  • @chenanigans
    @chenanigans Před rokem

    Your hair looks gorgeous miss mama girl! I think silver is so pretty! Im only 30.

  • @Newlaw289
    @Newlaw289 Před rokem +1

    Yes, I can see where my hair is coming in super shiny, so I'm like, why am questions letting it grow in with the silver?

  • @silvercurlszelda
    @silvercurlszelda Před rokem

    You hit good points on both sides! It's funny the, you will look old, comments are trained in our brains. When I first went natural I stopped relaxing my hair first and then a couple weeks later I stopped coloring it. Great video 😊

  • @denisewellenstein9291

    I am curious about the thought of going gray (or being gray) being more difficult for introverts. I have always been an introvert, but I have also always been an artist who believes strongly in being authentic to myself. I understand the push-pull of wanting remaining invisible (undercover) while also wanting to “shine”. The thought that a shy person may not have the fortitude to thrive as a silver-haired person the way an extroverted person might makes me feel sad. I’ll have to sort out how I feel about that. In the meantime, looking forward to your videos that discuss the best ways ti handle unsolicited comments!

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem

      Hi! I certainly didn’t mean to imply that introverts might not have the fortitude. I come from a family of introverts, so I thought I had a little insight (maybe not!) into how introverts might feel about the constant unsolicited comments, since they made even me (an extrovert) uncomfortable at times. It’s just a thought I had, feel free to ignore. Xoxo

  • @barbkelly9604
    @barbkelly9604 Před 19 dny

    I have very curly hair which i feel is my identity. You're the second person I've watched that said the curls could become straighter. That really scares me the most. I'm going to try to go gray but I'm only 9 weeks out from my last color and don't want my curls to straighten. That would be a nightmare for me because that would be two major changes in my hair rather than just the graying. Don't know if I could deal with that😮

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před 18 dny

      @@barbkelly9604 I totally understand how that might turn you off. What was your hair texture like as a child? If it was curly as a child - pre-puberty - there’s a very good chance your gray hair will be curly too ❤️

    • @barbkelly9604
      @barbkelly9604 Před 18 dny

      @@KatieGoesPlatinum A little curly as a baby, then got kind of straight, then got VERY curly but don't remember at what age (must have been fairly young). I guess it will remain a mystery. Thanks for your response 😁

  • @QuickSilverHair
    @QuickSilverHair Před rokem

    Excellent points on both sides. ❤❤

  • @Healinglove
    @Healinglove Před 6 měsíci

    I'm starting to grow out my hair from highlighting it blonde, do I need to use a purple shampoo?
    If so, what brand is good? ❤

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi, you don’t need to use a purple shampoo, unless you’re experiencing problems with yellowing on your naturally gray or (dyed blonde) hair. But if that’s the case, the one I prefer is Bold Uniq. But there are a lot of good options out there. ❤️

  • @kerryleighbrett5576
    @kerryleighbrett5576 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you love your video

  • @VousEtre
    @VousEtre Před rokem +2

    What about wearing wigs while your grey goes out?

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem +1

      That’s also a great option - I did a video about that a while back.

  • @theotherkangaroo
    @theotherkangaroo Před rokem

    Beautiful hair & love it on you long!

  • @create2liberate
    @create2liberate Před rokem

    Educating myself on going gray has me thinking 1.) Gray/Silver is GORGEOUS!! I love it so much!! 2.) the fact that people are going to have their own personal issues with this (constant comments) really shows us where we're at collectively when it comes to aging. THAT is sad.

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem

      I agree with you on both counts!
      Definitely be prepared for the comments. It is sad - and what’s really sad, is a lot of the rude comments come from other women.
      The good news is that if we can put up with that and show it doesn’t bother us, it will help the younger generation, so that maybe they won’t have to go through this too. Maybe they will be more accepting of aging, gray hair , etc!

    • @create2liberate
      @create2liberate Před rokem +1

      @@KatieGoesPlatinum yeah - the patriarchy isn't held up by men alone.
      I have a pretty unconventional haircut and the shaved (undercut) portion is predominately silver. I hope the top ends up that way too. My daughter will love it!

  • @normanlucas9363
    @normanlucas9363 Před rokem +1

    Great video! :)

  • @evasingh7231
    @evasingh7231 Před rokem

    You look great! ❤️

  • @wednesdayschild3627
    @wednesdayschild3627 Před rokem

    I love my grey hair. I am rocking the red lipstick. Kids run up to me and tell me they like red. My nickname is the snow queen.

  • @helennoble9587
    @helennoble9587 Před rokem +1

    Going grey as a child?
    Jeez, I’m doing well then , I’m turning now aged 51.. natural red head turning white …

    • @KatieGoesPlatinum
      @KatieGoesPlatinum  Před rokem +1

      Yeah! I’ve met a few people who got their first grays as toddlers ! Genetics are crazy 😜